I'm closing on the date I need to MOT my Tesla Model 3, so I thought I'd research a little and create this checklist of things (ordered by priority) you should probably ensure to make sure the test goes smoothly.
If you can help edit or add to this list, that'd be great. Let's help each other. Apparently, a smaller independent garage is the way to go, as you can more easily help them, and they're less likely to turn you away.
CHECKLIST (ordered by rough priority):
1: First and foremost, make sure they lift only on the jacking points. Buy all FOUR lift pads in advance to lend them if they don't have any. I am open to suggestions on the best product to use. One that's secure and sticks in a little bit, but isn't too tight to take out again. (More details in the Tesla MOT guidance document).
2: Disable (or change) the 4 digit pin if you use one.
3: If you have air suspension, they need to know about enabling Jack Mode (for safety and to prevent car damage), and also set the height of the suspension to "Very High" (more details in the Tesla MOT guidance document).
4: Applicable for the Model S/X/3/Y, give them a copy of the Tesla MOT guidance document.
5: You may wish to let them know there are specific instructions to follow for the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Test and Brake Servo Test, again detailed in the aforementioned guidance document.
6: Their ramp for the car lift may not provide enough clearance for underneath the car. Check it's okay!
7: It's in the guidance document, but you may wish to let them know how to enable Tow Mode (Model S/Model X) or Transport Mode (Model 3/Model Y) mode, so that the wheels can roll freely (merely selecting the Neutral gear is disabled as soon as you're not in the car).
8: Potentially little things such as for windscreen wiper service (Menu -> Service -> Wiper Service Mode), the location of the Odometer (Menu -> Trips -> Odometer) and how to put the car into drive/reverse/neutral/park. Also mention that there's regen when letting off the accelerator.
The official Tesla MOT specific checklist, if you missed it above, can be found at
--------- last updated 2022-09-09 by dspwhite, old archives here.
If you can help edit or add to this list, that'd be great. Let's help each other. Apparently, a smaller independent garage is the way to go, as you can more easily help them, and they're less likely to turn you away.
CHECKLIST (ordered by rough priority):
1: First and foremost, make sure they lift only on the jacking points. Buy all FOUR lift pads in advance to lend them if they don't have any. I am open to suggestions on the best product to use. One that's secure and sticks in a little bit, but isn't too tight to take out again. (More details in the Tesla MOT guidance document).
2: Disable (or change) the 4 digit pin if you use one.
3: If you have air suspension, they need to know about enabling Jack Mode (for safety and to prevent car damage), and also set the height of the suspension to "Very High" (more details in the Tesla MOT guidance document).
4: Applicable for the Model S/X/3/Y, give them a copy of the Tesla MOT guidance document.
5: You may wish to let them know there are specific instructions to follow for the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Test and Brake Servo Test, again detailed in the aforementioned guidance document.
6: Their ramp for the car lift may not provide enough clearance for underneath the car. Check it's okay!
7: It's in the guidance document, but you may wish to let them know how to enable Tow Mode (Model S/Model X) or Transport Mode (Model 3/Model Y) mode, so that the wheels can roll freely (merely selecting the Neutral gear is disabled as soon as you're not in the car).
8: Potentially little things such as for windscreen wiper service (Menu -> Service -> Wiper Service Mode), the location of the Odometer (Menu -> Trips -> Odometer) and how to put the car into drive/reverse/neutral/park. Also mention that there's regen when letting off the accelerator.
The official Tesla MOT specific checklist, if you missed it above, can be found at
--------- last updated 2022-09-09 by dspwhite, old archives here.
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